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A member asked:
I fractured my hand (brawler's fracture) but do not want to have a cast because i need to type for work. what can i do?
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Boxer's fracture?: If you mean a boxer's fracture i'm sorry to tell you a cast may be your best bet sometimes these are operated on to fix the bone if can't be reduced but surgery is not usually done just to avoid a cast.
Answered 7/5/2012
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